Category: English and Language Arts

  • Why I Watch Frankenstein (1931)

    I use the 1931 adaptation of “Frankenstein” in classes to stimulate discussions about film evolution, literary adaptations, thematic exploration, and critical analysis. This encourages students to engage in creative projects and critical thinking about storytelling, cultural significance, and the impact of adaptations in narratives.

  • Today is Saint Crispin’s Day

    Enjoy one of the great renditions of this wonderful speech from Shakespeare’s play Henry V. Henry V’s St. Crispin’s Day speech is one of the most famous and inspiring speeches in English literature. It is a pivotal moment in William Shakespeare’s play “Henry V,” and it takes place before the Battle of Agincourt during the…

  • Weekly ACT-SAT Vocabulary Group 4

    Social Studies GROUP FOUR arbitration- n. the use of another person to settle a dispute/argument/disagreement.economies of scale- n. a saving in costs gained by an increased level of production.capitalists- n. a wealthy person who uses money to invest in trade and industry for profit entrepreneurs- n. a person who organizes and operates a business or…

  • Weekly ACT-SAT Vocabulary Group 3

    Social Studies GROUP Three abolition- n. the action or an act of ending a system, practice, or institution.amnesty- v. grant an official pardon to.annexation- n. the action of annexing something, especially territory.appeasement- n. the action or process of gratifying or acquiescence.attrition- n. the action or process of gradually reducing the strength or effectiveness of someone…

  • Weekly ACT-SAT Vocabulary Group 2

    This post is in response to my comments about using vocabulary in better and more intentional ways. I am going to post a list of common words seen in standardized test.

  • Weekly ACT-SAT Vocabulary Group 1

    This post is in response to my comments about using vocabulary in better and more intentional ways. I am going to post a list of common words seen in standardized test.